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stray cat

NOUN
alley cat


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When stray cat Kanyon's bed was stolen at a shopping mall, residents decided to build him a new home.

From Barron's Jan. 27, 2026

Nguyen says this has hampered efforts for “trap-neuter-return” programs carried out by shelters to get stray cat populations in check.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2024

While experts have not yet reached a determination about how the man contracted the infectious disease, some speculate that he may have contracted it from a stray cat.

From Salon Feb. 13, 2024

The man said he had cared for a stray cat at his home, the bulletin said.

From Seattle Times Feb. 12, 2024

If only it would move, then he’d know whether it was just a stray cat or — something else.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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